Roots Manuva

Roots Manuva
Roots Manuva
Background information
Birth name	Rodney Smith
Also known as	Lord Gosh; Hylton Smythe; Rodrick Manuva; Brigadier Smythe; Cecil P.Y.L.M.; Pim Pimpernel; Chubb;
Born	9 September 1972 (age 51)
Origin	Stockwell, London
Genres	Alternative hip hop; trip hop; dub; electronic;
Occupation(s)	Vocalist; rapper; producer; remixer;
Instruments	Vocals; rapping;
Years active	1994–2018; 2021–present (active); 2018-2021 (hiatus)
Labels	Big Dada; Banana Klan;
Website	rootsmanuva.co.uk

Rodney Hylton Smith, better known by his stage name Roots Manuva (born 9 September 1972), is a British rapper and producer. Since his debut in 1994, he has produced numerous albums and singles on the label Big Dada, achieving commercial success with albums Run Come Save Me^[1] and Slime & Reason. He has been described as "one of the most influential artists in British music history."^[2] His most recent studio album, Bleeds, was released in October 2015.

^ "CD REVIEWS: Tori Amos, Live, Macy Gray and many more"^[usurped]. Chart Attack, September 18, By: Debbie Bento and Kori Golding
^ "SHOWS > THE BRITISH MASTERS". www.noisey.vice.com. Vice. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.

[1] "CD REVIEWS: Tori Amos, Live, Macy Gray and many more"^[usurped]. Chart Attack, September 18, By: Debbie Bento and Kori Golding

[2] "SHOWS > THE BRITISH MASTERS". www.noisey.vice.com. Vice. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.

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